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With an average age of 55, Japan local idol group shows women it's never too late to shine

FUJISAWA, Kanagawa -- An idol group in this eastern Japan city, consisting of female members with an average age of 55, are encouraging women to pursu

‘Fujiko’ is a stirring portrayal of a scrappy single mom

Yuki Katayama shines as the titular character in "Fujiko," a film about a woman's quest for autonomy in the 1970s and '80s.

Asian cinema shines in Cannes amid industry challenges

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani shines on mound and at plate in win over Diamondbacks

Kyle Tucker had three hits including a two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won the past two after dropping ​the opener of the four-game series.

Japan's top cherry-producing city hosts pit-spitting world championship

HIGASHINE, Yamagata -- A total of 926 people from within and outside Yamagata Prefecture took part in a cherry pit spitting competition in this northe

Hon-Mirin: The Tasty Seasoning That Lets Home Cooking Shine!

Mirin comes in different forms in Japan, from the affordable mirin-fū sweet sake to the “real thing,” hon-mirin. It goes into many dishes as a key ingredient to add depth to flavor, a glaze to cooked dishes, or a reduction of overly fishy flavor in seafood offerings.

MLB NOTES | Munetaka Murakami Continues to Shine as a Rookie

The former Tokyo Yakult Swallows star is tied for second among MLB players with 20 home runs. He's been a key catalyst for the much-improved Chicago White Sox. The post MLB NOTES | Munetaka Murakami Continues to Shine as a Rookie first appeared on JAPAN Forward.